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The Dragon Hole of the South China Sea, where the ocean slowly runs out of oxygen

Blue holes are among the least understood features of the ocean floor. From the surface, they can appear ordinary, even calm, blending into the surrounding reef or open water. Below, however, they drop steeply and change quickly. The Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, also known as the Dragon Hole, sits in…

The Times of India · Feb 9

400-mile-long chain of fossilized volcanoes discovered beneath China

Researchers recently discovered a huge chain of extinct volcanoes buried deep below South China that formed when two tectonic plates collided during the breakup of Rodinia, around 800 million years ago.

LiveScience · Jul 29, 2025

US Warns China Over South China Sea Conflict

Recent clash between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea raises concerns over regional stability and territorial disputes.

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The evolution of India’s position on the South China Sea cannot be decoupled from its complex relationship with China

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Deadly Storms Hit South China, 7 Killed In Typhoon-Like Winds

Recent severe storms in South China cause destruction and loss of life, prompting emergency response efforts and community support. Residents face challeng...

Troubled waters: On the tensions between China and the Philippines

What is adding to tensions in the South China Sea is the overall deterioration in ties between China and the Philippines

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Philippines To Upgrade Island Features In South China Sea, Says Army Chief

The Philippine government is looking to "improve" the living conditions of its personnel stationed in the disputed South China by upgrading island features – a move that will likely irk Beijing.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

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How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2023

Morning Digest | Court’s order to grant ST status to Meiteis will be discussed with all stakeholders, says Amit Shah; Chinese militia boats cross Indian, ASEAN warships exercising in South China Sea, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

South China Sea archaeology centre to boost Beijing's claims

Beijing has established a centre for underwater archaeology in the South China Sea, in the latest effort to consolidate its claims in the hotly contested waters.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023

Boao Forum to Make Full Return as In-Person Event

Delegates from governments, businesses and academia will gather in the town of Boao on South China’s island province of Hainan starting March 28 to discuss deepening international cooperation in the post-Covid era

Caixin Global · Feb 17, 2023

Chinese jet in South China Sea ‘came dangerously close’ to colliding with US plane

Near-miss came as China intercepted US reconnaissance mission over South China Sea

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2022

Biden commits to Asia, pitches freedom of navigation in S. China Sea

US President Joe Biden on Sunday vowed his country's commitment to the Indo-Pacific and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation in the East and South China seas during an annual regional meeting involving members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Bangkok Post · Nov 13, 2022

Guangzhou Suspends Most Schools as Covid-19 Outbreak Worsens

In-person teaching will pause in eight of the South China metropolis’s 11 districts

Caixin Global · Nov 10, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Japan PM vows to strengthen military at int'l naval review

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his country urgently needs to strengthen its military capabilities amid a worsening security environment in the East and South China seas and threats from North Korea and Russia's war on Ukraine

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

Conflict in the South China Sea threatens 90% of Australia's fuel imports: study

China’s sabre-rattling around Taiwan underlines the need for Australia to be prepared for conflict in the South China Sea.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

US Navy Deploys Four Warships East of Taiwan as Pelosi Heads to Taipei

As US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei on Tuesday amid intensifying warnings from China, four US warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of the island on "routine" deployments. The carrier USSR Ronald Reagan had transited the South China Sea and was currently…

Zenger · Jul 27, 2022

New Study Of South China Ancient Human DNA Hints At Native Americans’ East Asian Roots

A statement from Cell Press quotes study co-author Bing Su as saying: “Ancient DNA technique is a really powerful tool.

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Caixin Global · Jul 4, 2022

12 Bodies Recovered After Crane Sinks in the South China Sea

The floating vessel suffered a direct hit by Typhoon Chaba off the Guangdong coast

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022

G7: China must press Russia to stop Ukraine invasion

G7 leaders urged China on Tuesday to uphold the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes by pressing Russia to stop its invasion of Ukraine and dropping its "expansive maritime claims" in the South China Sea.

Caixin Global · Mar 18, 2022

Official Fired For Bribery Tried to Put Curse on Investigators

The official in South China’s Guanxi was found guilty of a variety of misconduct, including attempts at witchcraft

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